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SIRCDIS004 — Assist in preparing dose administration aids

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What an assessment for SIRCDIS004 must cover

53 assessable components: 3 elements (19 performance criteria), 2 performance evidence and 32 knowledge evidence requirements. An audit-defensible tool maps every question and task back to these — that mapping is the coverage matrix Auditori generates alongside the assessment.

Elements & performance criteria

1 Prepare to pack dose administration aids.

  • 1.1Follow organisational procedures for preparing DAAs throughout dispensing process.
  • 1.2Schedule processing of orders to meeting despatch deadlines.
  • 1.3Follow organisational process for dealing with new DAA patients.
  • 1.4Read, check and follow dose administration and packaging documentation and instructions.
  • 1.5Maintain personal hygiene and handle medicines and containers hygienically to avoid contamination.
  • 1.6Set up packaging containers, other consumables and equipment according to manufacturer instructions.
  • 1.7Confirm availability of patient medicines and identify medications not suitable for packing in a DAA.

2 Pack dose administration aids.

  • 2.1Prepare and attach labels with required DAA information to header cards.
  • 2.2Fill DAAs according to pharmacist instructions and patient record of medications.
  • 2.3Include Consumer Medicine Information (CMI) with patient DAAs.
  • 2.4Ensure all requested patient medications not packed in DAA are provided.
  • 2.5Reconcile dispensed medicines with DAA packed medicines in terms of form, dose, strength and quantity.
  • 2.6Present filled containers, any additional medications, CMI and patient record of medications for evidence checking by pharmacist.
  • 2.7Obtain pharmacist approval, sign off on document and pack filled containers.

3 Complete administration and maintenance activities.

  • 3.1Store filled DAA orders in designated area awaiting collection or delivery.
  • 3.2Follow organisational procedures to clean and maintain dose administration area.
  • 3.3Use computerised dispensary system to accurately record DAA client and medication information.
  • 3.4Make changes to DAAs already provided to patients as directed by pharmacist.
  • 3.5Dispose of waste according to environmental requirements, patient privacy protocols and organisational waste management procedures.

Performance evidence

  • assist in preparing twelve dose administration aids (DAAs)
  • assist in preparing DAA orders for each of these customer types: new customers, ongoing customers.

Knowledge evidence

  • role boundaries and responsibilities of dispensary assistants and pharmacists in the preparation of dose administration aids
  • circumstances which require and trigger referral to a pharmacist
  • basic aspects of the Pharmaceutical Society of Australia’s Professional Practice Standards – provisions relevant to dose administration aids services
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: accessing and maintaining security of the dispensary area
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: dealing with new DAA patients
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: requirements for pharmacist checks of DAAs
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: patient record keeping
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: logging of all filled and verified DAAs
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: cleaning and maintenance of dose administration area
  • organisational procedures for preparing dose administration aids: disposal of rejected dispensary items to minimise environmental impacts and protect confidentiality of patient information
  • formats for, use and contents of: drug charts
  • formats for, use and contents of: patient medication profiles, both simple and complex
  • formats for, use and contents of: service contracts
  • formats for, use and contents of: DAA orders
  • features, functions and uses of different types of DAAs: re-usable dosette boxes
  • features, functions and uses of different types of DAAs: tamper-proof, sealed DAAs
  • features of medications not suitable for packing in a DAA
  • features, functions and operating requirements of DAA equipment: heat or press sealing equipment
  • features, functions and operating requirements of DAA equipment: irons
  • features, functions and operating requirements of DAA equipment: pill splitters
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: pharmacy name and address
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: phone number
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: consumer name
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: active ingredients
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: brand name
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: strength
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: directions for use
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: cautionary and advisory information
  • formats for, use and required contents of DAA labels: packing and expiry date
  • personal hygiene practices to avoid contamination of medicines and dose administration containers
  • environmental protection practices for disposal of waste
  • features and functions of dispensary software specifically for keeping patient DAA records.

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What does an assessment tool for SIRCDIS004 need to cover?

To satisfy the Principles of Assessment and Rules of Evidence, an assessment for SIRCDIS004 needs to address all 53 unit components: 3 elements with 19 performance criteria, 2 performance evidence requirements, 32 knowledge evidence requirements, and the foundation skills. A coverage matrix mapping each question and task to these components is what an auditor looks for.

How does Auditori generate an assessment tool for SIRCDIS004?

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